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told off

VERB

reprimand; criticize harshly

Synonyms

WEAK

berate censure chide give piece of one's mind give tongue-lashing lecture rail rake over the coals rebuke reproach reprove revile scold take to task tick off upbraid vituperate

Antonyms

WEAK

compliment praise

Example Sentences

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But things took a dramatic turn at a pre-pageant ceremony early this month, when Mr Nawat told off Miss Mexico, Fatima Bosch, in front of dozens of contestants for failing to post promotional content.

From BBC • Nov. 20, 2025

Disruption continued during Monday's sentencing hearing, during which the judge told off both defendants for passing notes in the dock.

From BBC • Sep. 15, 2025

Adrien was just sitting there, like a teenager being told off in a principal’s office.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 5, 2025

"You’re not as pressured and you’re not being told off if you do it the wrong way, if you make a mistake you’re not punished for it," said Victoria.

From BBC • Nov. 29, 2024

Lori gave me a hug when she heard I’d told off Erma.

From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls